Small special education school in San Marcos serving grades 6-12 with personalized instruction and family-like community for 21 students
The Country School is a special education school serving grades 6-12 in San Marcos, CA. With only 21 students and an average class size of 12, the school creates an intimate learning environment where strong student-teacher relationships are central to the educational experience. This small, personalized approach allows staff to respond directly to each student's academic, social, and emotional needs.
The school is committed to fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect where each child's unique strengths are recognized and valued. By emphasizing cooperation between home and school and maintaining close relationships among students and teachers, The Country School builds a family-like community. This structure is particularly beneficial for students with learning differences or emotional needs who thrive in environments where they receive consistent, individualized attention from educators who know them well.
The Country School has rolling admissions and a 25% acceptance rate. Annual tuition is $39,650. For more information about how the school's specialized approach may support your child, contact the school at (760) 331-9116 or visit thecountryschool.org.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1955 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $39,650 |
| Total Students | 21 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 19 |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |